Council hears from kin-first adoptive family on its successful experience; also approves changes to court rules and forms to help expand remote proceedings, process firearm relinquishment actions, and provide breaks for breastfeeding mothers in court

The California Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled on State Bar proposals affecting disciplinary rules for attorneys and the licensing of members of the military, while also appointing a new judge to the State Bar Court.

Thirty-five schools were named award honorees this year, most received their honor in person during Constitution Month.

Council will also consider reports on expanding legal services in civil cases, revisions to criminal jury instructions, and updates to court rules and forms

The California Supreme Court will honor the legacy of former Justice Joseph R. Grodin at the start of its oral argument session on November 4.

The Commission on Judicial Appointments will hold public in-person hearings in San Francisco on Nov. 17 to consider three appointments to California’s Courts of Appeal in Los Angeles, Riverside, and Fresno.

Council also recognizes recipients of the Aranda Access to Justice Award

Associate Justice Martin J. Jenkins will retire from the California Supreme Court at the end of October after five years with the court and more than 35 years of judicial service.

Nearly 100 students from across Monterey County—along with local superior court and appellate court judges and justices—gathered for the special outreach session, which gave them a close-up look at the state’s highest court in action, and a chance to directly engage with the justices.

Highlights and key statistics from the 2024–2025 court year